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Description: | A cast copper alloy, Anglo-Scandinavian harness fitting dating to the 11th century AD. It is incomplete, consisting of a circular ring, diameter 20mm, joined to a second ring fragment by a central bar, length 28.32mm. The second ring fragment remains as two short spikes joined to the central bar. The ring and central bar are D-shaped in section, with a sub-rectangular collar placed equidistantly between the two rings. Total length 48.1 mm. The object is slightly worn, and has lost most of the original surface; it has a reddish- brown patina. The breaks on the second ring are worn. The object is probably a cheek piece from a bridle.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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